⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

45% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›The Open University›BA Health and Social Care

BA Health and Social Care

The Open University
Part-timeSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
University PageCompare
Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£27,500
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
58%
Meaningful Work
89%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

20%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Teaching18%
Welfare and housing associate15%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Subjects Allied to Medicine graduates nationally earn £20,000-£42,000 (233 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Caring personal services
23%
02
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
22%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
17%
04
Administrative occupations
4%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
4%
06
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
4%
07
Secretarial and related occupations
4%
08
Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
4%
09
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Nursing Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

55%
Continuation
58%
Professional Work
89%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →